Nicholas Pooran’s role at LSG in IPL 2023
Nicholas Pooran’s Bat fast even with limited balls, aiming for quick runs
In IPL 2023, Nicholas Pooran, the keeper-batter for Lucknow Super Giants, has shared insights on his dynamic role in the team led by KL Rahul, emphasizing the need for him to bat aggressively even when facing limited balls in the ongoing season.

Nicholas Pooran thrilled with Mark Wood’s return as LSG’s ‘express’ pacer. (Photo by PTI)
Nicholas Pooran, the wicketkeeper for Lucknow Super Giants, has expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance under the leadership of KL Rahul in IPL 2023, stating that they have had a decent start. Pooran also mentioned that his experience with Lucknow has been amazing thus far.
He shared that he is pleased to make a contribution to the team’s success, particularly highlighting the two wins they secured at home. Notably, Pooran’s signing with Lucknow Super Giants during the IPL 2023 auction in Kochi on Friday for a whopping Rs 16 crore has made him the most expensive wicketkeeper in the history of IPL auctions.
Nicholas Pooran expressed his excitement about his journey with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2023, stating that it has been amazing so far. He emphasized his willingness to contribute to the team’s success in any way possible, whether it’s batting aggressively in limited balls or playing a long innings as needed. Pooran also praised LSG pacer Mark Wood, describing him as “rapid” and an “X factor” due to his pace, and expressed hope for a win against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their upcoming match in Bangalore.
LSG captain KL Rahul won the toss and elected to field in the IPL 2023 clash at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Both teams made some changes to their playing XI, with Mark Wood returning for LSG and Wayne Parnell being included in RCB’s lineup to strengthen their bowling attack.
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